Ariens 911175, 911179, 911173 warranty Operation, Controls and Features, Cutting Height Adjustment

OPERATION

CONTROLS AND FEATURES

See Figure 6 for locations.

WARNING: Improper operation can lead to injury. Learn what the controls do and how they work. Thoroughly read and understand entire Operator Manual.

CAUTION: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding.

Engine/Blade Control

CAUTION: Check function of Engine/Blade Control regularly. Improper function of control could cause injury.

The engine/blade control must be held against the handlebar to start the engine and blade.

Engine/blade control feature stops engine and blade within 3 seconds of operator releasing handlebar. Check this feature frequently. If feature fails to operate, disconnect spark plug wire and adjust or have it repaired before using unit.

STOP START and RUN

Handlebar

Adjust handlebar to a safe and comfortable height. See HANDLEBAR HEIGHT on page 20.

Recoil Starter Handle

When pulled, handle will turn engine over.

CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

DANGER: Avoid injury from rotating blade.

ALWAYS shut off engine before adjusting cutting height.

Cutting Height Settings Chart

Notch Cut grass length

11" (25 mm)

21-1/2" (38 mm)

32" (51 mm)

42-1/2" (64 mm)

53" (76 mm)

63-1/2" (89 mm)

74" (102 mm)

To change cutting height, move cutting height levers one notch at a time to set desired height (Figure 7).

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1.Cutting Height Lever

2.Lowest Position

3.Highest Position

Figure 7

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